It’s a little more complicated than it sounds. It’s actually designed for use with Honeywell or 2GIG control panels. Once an alarm is triggered, the FireFighter sends a wireless signal right to the control panel, which then alerts the central monitoring station. If all of the smoke detectors are hardwired, only one FireFighter is needed for the entire house.

The FireFighter is available now though NorthStar Alarm Services. Given that it’s both easy to use and cost-effective, the company expects it to be a popular product.

“After extensive research, we found that the FireFighter is the most affordable and convenient way for anyone to have the extra peace of mind that comes with monitored services,” said Jason Christensen, president of NorthStar. “We are excited to offer the FireFighter and believe it has ability to save homes and families.”